Cable TV Goes Live for Donald Trump Rally Hysteria
5:45 PM PST 3/11/2016 by THR staff

The GOP candidate's Chicago rally was called off due to security concerns.
Cable channels went live on Friday evening to tune in to the chaos that ensued at Donald Trump's canceled Chicago rally.
Crediting safety concerns, Trump called off the University of Illinois at Chicago Pavilion event just hours before it was set to begin. Protesters were packed into the arena where it was set to take place, but there was no sign of Trump inside the arena on the college campus, according to the AP.
CNN, MSNBC and Fox News were among cable networks that tuned into the live event to cover the hysteria that erupted at the rally, including yelling, pushing and fist fights. Trump's recent rallies and events have been plagued by violence against protesters by both security and attendees, and the GOP candidate has been called out for seemingly encouraging the crowds' anger.
At one rally last week, he egged on his supporters against a protester, reported the Associated Press, saying, "Get him out. Try not to hurt him. If you do I’ll defend you in court," adding later, "Are Trump rallies the most fun?"
Hillary Clinton tweeted about the recent incidents, saying ".@realDonaldTrump: condoning violence against protesters and press at your rallies is the real disgrace."
CNN reported that "Fistfights between Trump supporters and protesters erupted after Chicago rally canceled."
Trump commented on his decision to cancel his rally, telling CNN, "I think we did a good job tonight. I think a lot of people are giving us a lot of credit, that instead of going in, it would have been much easier to do, making a speech, perhaps having some major clashes."
Donald Trump: “I think a lot of people are giving us a lot of credit” https://t.co/WZGeABXCrP via @CNNTonight https://t.co/80X7uqpAd2
— CNN (@CNN) March 12, 2016
See videos and coverage from the networks below.
Fistfights between Trump supporters and protesters erupted after Chicago rally canceled. https://t.co/HAhU3MmiMf pic.twitter.com/2WxbYof5JT
— CNN Breaking News (@cnnbrk) March 12, 2016
Trump campaign statement: "Thank you very much for your attendance and please go in peace." https://t.co/JTDAndiL8u https://t.co/xX9Wp9LWX5
— CNN (@CNN) March 12, 2016
Moments ago: The scene outside of the now postponed Trump rally in Chicago. Watch live: https://t.co/7NIoJaibIf pic.twitter.com/1fhrobrZ7i
— Anderson Cooper 360° (@AC360) March 12, 2016
Anger and violence has erupted at the scene of Trump's canceled rally in Chicago tonight. https://t.co/UHT3hnNL9O https://t.co/7marJ1wCz1
— MSNBC (@MSNBC) March 12, 2016
.@realDonaldTrump speaks to @MSNBC about the violence and anger that's erupted at his rallies. https://t.co/Yz6QS6k5Vp
— MSNBC (@MSNBC) March 12, 2016
.@realDonaldTrump rally in Chicago cancelled due to security concerns: https://t.co/uktl5OvuYq pic.twitter.com/nd4kqRloFf
— Fox News (@FoxNews) March 12, 2016
.@greta: "The @realDonaldTrump campaign said...rally will be postponed to another day." #Greta pic.twitter.com/tC6mU1GFiu
— Fox News (@FoxNews) March 12, 2016